Town Pop. 2,344

Living in Carlton (Barnsley): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Carlton (Barnsley) is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 65/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 15/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the S71 postcode district, Carlton (Barnsley) ranks 3rd. It scores 8 points below the S71 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. That puts Carlton (Barnsley) in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: S71 postcode district.

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Carlton (Barnsley) scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
15
451.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 387 crimes
↑ 396% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 180 crimes
↑ 405% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 104 crimes
↑ 553% above national average
Public order 81 crimes
↑ 432% above national average
Other crime 68 crimes
↑ 1350% above national average
other 239 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Blakeley Close 80 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 70 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 58 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 11.8 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
67
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
58
9 schools in area · 27 within 4km
7Good2Ungraded
  • Carlton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lift St Helen'sPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Outwood Academy CarltonSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Parkside Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Royston St John Baptist CE PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Springwell Alternative AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Springwell Special AcademySpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Lift MeadsteadPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital7.3 mi
Pontefract Hospital8.8 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital11.1 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryDr A Munzar1 mi
GP capacity2,498 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
63
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
17
Employment rate48.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.8%Unemployed3.1%Retired27%Student3.1%Other inactive18%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.1%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary43.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications32.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.2%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership54.7%
Among the most-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax Barnsley · 2026-27
A £1,551
B £1,809
C £2,068
D £2,326
E £2,843
F £3,360
G £3,877
H £4,652
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
65
Barnsley Interchange 2.2 mi
Darton 3.3 mi
Dodworth 4.3 mi
J37 M1 3.6 mi
J37 M1 3.8 mi
J38 M1 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £180,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£127k £155k £184k £212k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Royston (Barnsley) 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Cudworth and Shafton 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Barnsley 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wakefield) 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
South Hiendley 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Darton 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Grimethorpe 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brierley 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barugh Green and Redbrook 65 3.0 mi away ⇄
Havercroft and Ryhill 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Worsbrough 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Woolley 42 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton (Barnsley) a nice place to live?

Carlton (Barnsley) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Carlton (Barnsley) is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Carlton (Barnsley)?

Crime levels in Carlton (Barnsley) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 15/100. There were 1,059 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Carlton (Barnsley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Carlton (Barnsley) are Carlton Primary Academy, Lift St Helen's and Outwood Academy Carlton, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Carlton (Barnsley) in total.

What are house prices like in Carlton (Barnsley)?

The current median house price in Carlton (Barnsley) is £180,000, around 37% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 38%.

Carlton (Barnsley) in context

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Postcode districts in Carlton (Barnsley)

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